KELLER - The last time Shawn Robinson was playing in a game for Guyer, it was one he and his teammates would all like to forget.

On that night two weeks ago, Guyer's 24-game district winning streak came to an end at Keller ISD Stadium with a shocking loss to Keller Central, a game in which the Wildcats had four turnovers, including three Robinson interceptions.

On Thursday night, the Wildcats returned to the scene of that stunning loss and Robinson returned to action after missing last week's game with an illness to lead Guyer to a resounding 52-14 win over Keller Timber Creek, building some much-needed momentum headed into Week 11 and the postseason.

"It felt smooth," Guyer head coach John Walsh said. "The last two weeks I haven't gotten in a rhythm and we haven't gotten in one offensively. There was lots of rhythm tonight. We were able to attack them and run the football.

"We had to take care of business to get into a district title game next week [against Ryan], and then just gain momentum for the playoffs. I think our guys responded like they needed to."

The Wildcats (7-2, 5-1) were paced offensively by freshman running back Noah Cain and the return Robinson, as Guyer rolled up 631 yards of offense, including 447 on the ground.

Robinson showed no ill effects from his health issue that had him on the sideline in last week's 12-10 win over Trophy Club Nelson, as the Wildcats scored in all but one of their possessions with the starters in the game. He passed for 184 yards, including a 46-yard strike that hit Brandon Daniel perfectly in stride. Robinson rushed for 160 yards and a score on 13 carries before leaving the game in the fourth quarter.

"It took him a while at first to get back into game shape," Walsh said. "After a couple of series, he did what he does. He took care of the ball, which I was really pleased with coming off his last game."

Cain, the freshman running back who missed three games with a broken finger before returning with four carries last week, carried 19 times for 182 yards and two touchdowns, including several highlight-reel runs with numerous broken tackles. Junior running back Myron Mason scored three times.

"Tonight we had plenty of opportunities to get Noah the ball, and I know three runs in particular were highlight-reel ones," Walsh said. "There's a reason he's on varsity, and he showed it tonight."

The final scoring drive of the first half for Guyer was capped by a 44-yard field goal from freshman kicker Cole Schroeder, who made his varsity debut after spending much of the year as a quarterback on the freshman team. The kick came after a holding penalty, which negated a 34-yarder as time expired, but Schroeder hit the longer one with about 5 yards to spare.

"You can count on it, in the 6A playoffs you're gonna have to kick a field goal to win a game at some point, so I feel really good about it," Walsh said.

As good as Guyer's offense was, the defense was equally dominant.

The Wildcats totaled four sacks on the night and held the Falcons (3-6, 2-4), owners of the district's second-best rushing attack statistically, to just 193 total yards, 48 on the ground.

"The game we lost to Keller Central, the defense played well enough to win, and last week they won the game for us," Walsh said. "When I said we needed to gain momentum, the defense has had it. The offense had to do its part. We have a championship defense, and they're only getting stronger."

Next up for Guyer is a pivotal crosstown showdown with Ryan to close the regular season. The Raiders are unbeaten this year and can clinch an outright District 5-6A title with a win. A Guyer win would mean a co-championship, extending Guyer's streak of district championships to four years.

Walsh said despite a recent rough patch in the season, he feels good about his chances against the unbeaten Raiders, especially since Guyer will see the return of two defensive starters in defensive lineman Cameron Wax and cornerback J.T. Ashcraft.

"I think it's great for Denton and great for football fans and the student bodies," Walsh said of next Friday's showdown at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex. "Ryan and Guyer haven't played a big game against each since 2009. This is way overdue. Coach [Dave] Henigan's done a great job, but let's draw a line in the sand and get it on for the district title."